People News: Goldman Sachs, C Suisse, Nomura

Goldman Sachs hired Sarah-Marie Martin as a partner in its financial-sponsors group, luring away a Credit Suisse banker who works with the world’s largest private-equity firms, according to a person with knowledge of the hire.

The establishment of NomuraSouth Africa from April 4 will boost the bank's ability to provide local and international clients with investment banking services in the country and "provide Nomura with a platform for expansion into and across sub-Saharan Africa," Nomura said on Tuesday.

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A journalism graduate of Liverpool John Moores University. During his time at university, Ian spent time on work experience at local newspapers in Liverpool, Bolton and Wigan, and prior to that he did work for The Observer's 'fans verdict'. Ian also has interests in news, current affairs and business but mostly sport, including football, rugby league, cricket, golf and Formula 1, amongst others.